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Cubs fans aren't the only ones wondering how the Wrigley Field renovation project will affect their day at the ballpark. Players also will have to make some adjustments thanks to construction delays that affect the bleachers, the outfield batting cages and other places inside and around the ballpark. Adding to the degree of difficulty is the hoopla stemming from moving the opener from Monday to Sunday night to accommodate ESPN. The Cubs will be returning from an exhibition game in Arizona on Saturday night with no off-day workout at Wrigley to get comfortable with the new surrounding. Meanwhile, batting practice on Sunday has been moved up a half-hour so the marketing department...

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